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Complete Canadian SVDP reports from Brazil
From Saturday... Saturday was an amazing day! In the morning, there was no Catechesis, so many of us caught up on some much needed sleep! After we all got ready we headed to the mall to get lunch. Due to the nice weather, they had the top patio open for people to take...
Miraculous Medal Association USA marks 95 years
The Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, is celebrating its 95th anniversary. In 1918, the Association was established by the Western Province of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) in Perryville, Missouri to spread devotion to Mary,...
Rural roots of Vincentian Spirituality
Have you ever wondered about the impact his rural roots had on Vincent's spirituality... and by extension those who walk in his way? Antonino Orcajo, CM has and he has collected his reflections in an article translated for famvin .org "Rural Roots of Vincentian...
WYD by the numbers…
After a highly successful event, organizers for World Youth Day in Brazil released final attendance tallies, with two of the days surpassing the 3 million mark... representing 175 countries. In all over 3.5 million pilgrims took part in the events for WYD, even though...
“God, Call me, maybe”
The Sisters of Charity Cincinnati have just published their latest E-VOC newsletter at www.srcharitycinti.org The title of the lead article on Discerning a Call is "Call Me Maybe".  PDF evoc_Aug2013 For another take on reading how the Spirit works, go to the Blog...
US Bishops on bi-partisan immigration reform
During the summer recess, take action and urge your Representative and Senators to support SNAP (food stamps), pass bi-partisan immigration reform, and support a budget that helps people struggling in this economy Most members of Congress will be home during the...
Vincentians dancing at Belo Horizonte, Brazil
This video certainly demonstrates the energy.
SVdP Capwiz Alert: House Seeks Food Stamp Deal
Help Prevent Drastic Cuts to SNAPÂ The "scandal of hunger" which Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have addressed, the plight of our immigrant sisters and brothers seeking a decent way of life for their families, and the struggle that many poor, underemployed and...
Father Greg Gay, CM
The Vincentian Missionary Spirit – Go out to all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation” (Mk. 15-15)
SVDP “most effective brand in Australia”
According to AD News St Vincent de Paul, Unilever top Global Effies Index. In doing so it finds itself in some very elite company. Unilever is the most effective marketer in Australia while St Vincent de Paul Society is the most effective brand, according to the 2013...
